Today Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) released details of her proposed budget amendments to strengthen Seattle’s response to the housing affordability crisis. They include a proposal to give an additional $10 million to the Office of Housing (OH) for development of affordable housing. Also included is a statement of legislative intent (SLI) directing the City...
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Councilmember Foster announces proposal accelerating justice for victims among City’s 5,000 backlogged cases
One-time $1 million investment prioritizes more than 1,700 cases of domestic violence, elder abuse, stalking, and sexual harassment to deliver long-overdue accountability for survivors Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) announced today that she has submitted a budget proposal in close partnership with City Attorney Erika Evans to address the ongoing backlog of criminal cases in...
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City Councilmembers and Mayor celebrate progress for housing and environment with passage of SEPA appeals legislation
Today the City Council passed Council Bill 121215, streamlining appeals processes for zoning and planning actions by the city. The legislation impacts appeals related to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). City officials praised the passage of the necessary reform to mitigate climate change and build more homes. “We need more homes in Seattle,” said...
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We need ‘“all hands on deck’” to keep our kids safe
Councilmember Lin demands sustainable funding and a coordinated response to prevent future violence and support our neighbors City Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following statement on yesterday’s shooting at the Seattle Center. “I am incredibly sad and outraged at the shooting deaths of more of our neighbors. We lost three lives and five more people were injured. My heart breaks for those who...
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FAQs on Councilmember Lin’s legislation related to SEPA appeals
Council Bill 121215, my legislation related to SEPA appeals, will expedite Seattle’s ability to address our most pressing issues, from mitigating climate change to building more homes. If we work together and plan strategically, we can have abundant and affordable housing, alongside a robust urban tree canopy with clean air and water. But this is...
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Councilmember Lin: We need immediate action to build more housing and protect the environment
Changes in Comprehensive Plan schedule underscore need for SEPA appeal reform Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) announced an updated schedule for the Council’s Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan. The new dates include a delay of Phase 2 of the Comprehensive Plan until 2027 due to litigation. “One of the best things we can do...
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Don’t send Seattle’s tax dollars to Medina or Clyde Hill!
Councilmember Lin opposes sales tax proposed for county roads with Seattleites’ funding to be sent to wealthy suburbs SEATTLE – City Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following statement on a new sales tax proposal from King County. “The King County Council is considering a new 0.1% sales tax to fund county road maintenance, administered through King County’s Transportation District. They are considering an amendment that would...
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City Council passes emergency data center moratorium and policy framework
Today the City Council unanimously adopted two key pieces of legislation that will help prevent the siting of large data centers in Seattle.
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Councilmembers introducing moratorium on data centers in Seattle
Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5), Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2), and Council President Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) announced plans to introduce an emergency moratorium on the siting of new data centers in Seattle. The bill will be paired with a resolution calling for impact studies of data centers on city infrastructure, water usage, utility rates, land use, jobs and public health. Data centers around the country have come under increased scrutiny recently as their high energy consumption and environmental impacts have led to rising electricity rates for consumers, sparking a significant public outcry.
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First Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Phase 2 on Monday, April 6
Specified times for remote, in-person public comment The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan, chaired by Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2), will host the first public hearing for Phase 2 of the Comprehensive Plan on Monday, April 6, with separate sessions for remote and in-person public comment. More information can be found on the agenda...